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SL06XBP
2006 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration SL06XBP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,492 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front exhaust flange fixings corroded
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,080 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust bracket corroded
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 135,301 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
28 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,620 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,139 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers deteriorated
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers deteriorated
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,782 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,923 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension bump stop assembly deteriorated
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop assembly deteriorated
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,207 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,450 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- steering wheel starting to de laminate
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,890 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2017 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,890 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,919 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016 12 Jun 20262 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,919 MI
12 Jun 20266 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,860 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2015 12 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,617 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2014 12 Jun 202613 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,688 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013 12 Jun 20269 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,901 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,760 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,754 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2010 12 Jun 202629 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,138 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009 12 Jun 20267 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,137 MI
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SL06XBP was registered on 2006-03-29
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